Mini Turkey Cheeseburgers

Not everything at parties has to be bad for you. These easy appetizers are tasty. Turkey burgers get an added shot of good-for-you oatmeal to help bind them together to have healthy recipes. Like some spice? Add a pinch of chili flakes to liven the appetizer recipes.

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground turkey

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

1 egg

1 tsp finely chopped garlic

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)

2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp salt

12 pieces of cheese (1/4 x 1/4 squares)

12 mini pitas

Directions:

Combine turkey, oats and egg in a bowl.

Mix in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Parmesan and salt.

Form mini patties with about 2 tbsp of turkey mixture. Press a piece of cheese into the middle, covering completely with turkey.

Cover and chill patties until ready to cook.

Heat grill or fry pan to medium high heat and cook patties about 5 minutes a side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165-deg. F.

Serve burgers in split, toasted mini pitas with garnishes.